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Justice Department Sues Los Angeles Over Sanctuary Ordinance and Names City Leaders

Los Angeles officials have pledged a vigorous defense after the suit accused the city of undermining federal immigration law, fueling recent lawlessness that prompted National Guard and Marine deployments.

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Maria Garcia of Jacksonville Immigrant Rights Alliance leads a protest march during a "No Kings" protest outside the Duval County Courthouse Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. People took part in one of nearly 2,000 nationwide rallies against Trump and his administration.
A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Overview

  • Filed June 30 in the Central District of California, the lawsuit names Mayor Karen Bass, Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson and the full City Council as defendants.
  • The complaint alleges the sanctuary ordinance bars city resources from immigration enforcement and prohibits sharing information on undocumented individuals with federal authorities.
  • The Justice Department claims Los Angeles’ noncooperation contributed to riots, looting and vandalism following June 6 ICE operations, leading President Trump to federalize the National Guard and deploy Marines.
  • This legal action is the latest in a series of DOJ lawsuits targeting sanctuary jurisdictions nationwide, including New York, Chicago, New Jersey and Colorado.
  • Los Angeles leaders vow to mount a strong legal defense while related court challenges over military deployments and sanctuary policies move forward.